North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected North Korea’s new missile test launch on April 2 (Photo: Reuters).
North Korea’s Central News Agency reported on April 25 that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un supervised the test of the country’s newly produced multiple launch artillery. According to Mr. Kim, the 240mm multiple launch artillery system, which integrates new technology, will “bring about a strategic change in enhancing the artillery capabilities” of the North Korean army.
Experts estimate that North Korea’s new multiple launch artillery system has an estimated range of 40km to 60km.
According to Army Certification, this weapon was tested once before in February this year.
Yang Uk, a researcher at the Asan Institute for Policy Research in Seoul, told Bloomberg: “North Korea could put the entire Seoul area within their range if these artillery systems were fired from the front lines.”
“It can be effective in the export market, for example for Russia,” Mr. Yang said.
Comment with NK News in February, Mr. Yang said the threat from these artillery systems was insignificant compared to other weapons the North Korean military already possessed, including the KN-23 short-range ballistic missile and the 600mm cannon.
Ms. Kim Yo-jong, a member of the North Korean State Affairs Commission and sister of leader Kim Jong-un, announced on April 23 that North Korea “will continue to build the strongest and most overwhelming military power to protect sovereignty, security and regional peace”.
The US and South Korean militaries have conducted a series of exercises of greater scale and intensity in recent months following a commitment by the leaders of the two countries to improve military readiness against military threats. North Korea’s affairs.
North Korea says US military exercises are preparations for a nuclear war against the country. However, Washington and Seoul said the exercises were defensive in nature and conducted regularly to maintain readiness.
